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Massachusetts Pot Sales Reach $152M Last Month, $4.74B Since 2018 Image Cannabis NewsJuly 13, 2023 Massachusetts cannabis sales continue to rise alongside other states in the Northeastern US. The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) recently released a report of its latest recreational cannabis sales data. In June, the state collected $1

Only 24,4% of Cannabis operators profitable due to 280E and other challenges Image Cannabis NewsJuly 13, 2023 According to Beau Whitney of Whitney Economics, policy solutions include safe banking, 280E reform, and opening up interstate commerce. A new report on the U.S. cannabis market is making the rounds, and paints a pretty dire picture of where

Could Curaleaf acquire Cronos? Image Cannabis NewsJuly 13, 2023 Is a Major Acquisition Brewing in the Cannabis Industry? Any deal may have very little to do with expanding geographical boundaries. Consolidation in the cannabis industry is inevitable. Companies are struggling right now, burning through cash amid mounting losses. It may only be a mat

Facebook updates policy to allow CBD ads Image Cannabis NewsJuly 13, 2023 A Meta spokesperson clarified the implications for the new CBD-related ad policy. Major social media platforms continue to gradually warm up to cannabis. As Meta rival Twitter announced it will allow some CBD and THC ads last February, Meta is taking steps as well by continui

Scotland’s government calls for drug decriminalization Image Cannabis NewsJuly 12, 2023 The Scottish government has unveiled a plan to decriminalize possession of personal quantities of drugs, a proposal that was quickly rejected by the UK national government. The Scottish government last week called for decriminalizing possession of personal quant

Cannabis start-ups likely to face banking roadblocks Image Cannabis NewsJuly 12, 2023 Any time a new industry is in its earliest stages of development, there are likely to be unforeseen obstacles. That’s certainly true of the fledgling recreational cannabis industry in Minnesota. However, among the biggest obstacles is one everyone is aware of but

Canadian study examines potency and duration of joints Image Cannabis NewsJuly 12, 2023 The results of a recent study show interesting results regarding the potency of ground flower based on different particle sizes. Researchers at DELIC Labs recently published a study analyzing how the size of ground cannabis flower in today’s cannabis joints can

How veterans and frontline workers say Cannabis is tackling PTSD and depression Image Cannabis NewsJuly 12, 2023 Medical cannabis helped manage nightmares, says member. During Steve Gloade's 27-year career with the RCMP, he never thought his retirement would include using cannabis to recover. Gloade is among the veteran ambassadors at CannaConnect,

Bipartisan effort from Senators to Legalize Recreational Cannabis in Pennsylvania Image Cannabis NewsJuly 12, 2023 On Thursday, July 6th, 2023, five senators in Pennsylvania introduced Senate Bill 846, which aims to legalize cannabis in the state and outlines the requirements for doing so. The bill addressed topics such as establishing a Cannabis R

Maryland’s first week of adult-use Cannabis Sales tops $20M Image Cannabis NewsJuly 12, 2023 Maryland retailers rang up more than $20 million in weed purchases during the first week of regulated adult-use cannabis sales, according to state officials. Maryland’s first week of regulated sales of adult-use cannabis totaled more than $20 million dollar

Manhattan Cannabis chain raided by Police and State Agents Image Cannabis NewsJuly 12, 2023 Empire Cannabis Club is the target of stepped-up state efforts to crack down on unlicensed shops. New York Police Department officers and state tax agents raided one Manhattan dispensary and were thwarted from raiding another on Tuesday in an exercise of the

Trulieve announces opening of 4th Medical Cannabis dispensary in Georgia Image Cannabis NewsJuly 12, 2023 Trulieve Cannabis Corp, a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the United States, today announced the grand opening of Trulieve's fourth medical cannabis dispensary in the state. "Increasing access for Georgia's growing patient popula

Police officer charged with furnishing Marijuana to a minor Image Cannabis NewsJuly 12, 2023 Chico Police Officer faces felony charges for furnishing Marijuana to a minor and contributing to delinquency. A Chico police officer has been charged in a criminal complaint with a felony for furnishing marijuana and a misdemeanour for contributing to the

Portugal: all roads lead to Legalization, but when? Image Cannabis NewsJuly 11, 2023 The legalisation of cannabis in Portugal has been a long and winding road, which has been traveled for more than a decade, with the Bloco de Esquerda (BE) leading the odyssey to reach the much-desired destination. However, in recent years, almost all parties have b

Leaders vote to stop new Medical Marijuana dispensaries to set up shop in West Palm Beach Image Cannabis NewsJuly 11, 2023 West Palm Beach Mayor Keith James cast the tie-breaking vote on a final motion to prohibit new medical marijuana dispensaries to open and operate in the city limits during Monday night’s meeting. In a 3-to-2 vote, the city comm

Rapper G Herbo found with a loaded gun and $1,500 worth of Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsJuly 11, 2023 CHICAGO - A loaded gun and $1,500 worth of marijuana – that's what police said they found on a Chicago rapper who was arrested in River North. G Herbo, whose real name is Herbert Wright, is facing a charge of misdemeanour unlawful use of a weapon.

What would economic justice look like if Cannabis were legalized in NH? Image Cannabis NewsJuly 11, 2023 New Hampshire is the only New England state that has yet to legalize cannabis for recreational use. Lawmakers in support of legalization have put forth a number of proposals over the years, but there hasn’t been a significant push for economic j

Cannabis arrests rising as summer season kicks off Image Cannabis NewsJuly 11, 2023 Cases of illegal drug importation are an upward trend, deputy drug squad chief, Stelios Sergides said on Tuesday. The police statement came following confiscation by officers of another stash of cannabis at Paphos airport on Sunday. The increase in cases is likely d